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[GMCnet] windows [message #111911] Thu, 13 January 2011 14:19 Go to next message
john arbuckle is currently offline  john arbuckle   United States
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Hey everyone thank you for all your input on the accumulator tank issue I
know more than I thought I would have to know about these tanks now. But I
am also in the process of redoing the windows, I need to remove the entire
frame from the coach. Do you just pry away or is there a magic button that
releases them like the 3 slots at the bottom of the window? Just a little
help here I need to remove them to clean them up and place new rubber seals
all the way around.
Thanks fellas

John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] windows [message #111912 is a reply to message #111911] Thu, 13 January 2011 14:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cbwoodsr is currently offline  cbwoodsr   United States
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There are screws all around the inside of the frame to the body you need to undo so that your 'helper' can catch it if necessary..(Not a 1 person job)
I have one to replace for my coach that i'm waiting for warm weather and Mac to come over and help with.


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Re: [GMCnet] windows [message #111913 is a reply to message #111911] Thu, 13 January 2011 14:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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here is some poop
http://gmcmotorhome.info/body.html#WINDOW

gene



On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM, john arbuckle <jarbuckle1209@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hey everyone thank you for all your input on the accumulator tank issue I
> know more than I thought I would have to know about these tanks now. But I
> am also in the process of redoing the windows, I need to remove the entire
> frame from the coach. Do you just pry away or is there a magic button that
> releases them like the 3 slots at the bottom of the window? Just a little
> help here I need to remove them to clean them up and place new rubber seals
> all the way around.
> Thanks fellas
>
> John Arbuckle
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Tucson AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] windows [message #111934 is a reply to message #111913] Thu, 13 January 2011 17:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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A very useful tool for managing the windows is available at Harbor Freight. It is a large handle with double suction cups. It apparently is used by glass installers to manage the panes of glass. I used one to help hold and maneuver my windows when I installed them. Made the job so much easier.
The stock windows are held to the coach body with aluminum plates and sheet metal screws. They are located under the existing plastic trim around the windows. You may get osme resistance from the packing between the windows and the body of the coach.
Reattach the windows loosely before tightening down the screws. Start at the top and then go down the sides evenly. Tighten the bottom screws last. Do not over-tighten the screws.

Tom Phipps, sans GMC


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Re: [GMCnet] windows [message #111949 is a reply to message #111934] Thu, 13 January 2011 19:58 Go to previous message
john arbuckle is currently offline  john arbuckle   United States
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Holy thumb buster!!! Did one window today and DAMN your thumbs are sore
afterwards. The smaller rubber seal was a lot easier to install than the
larger portion of the seal. My wife brought out her hair dryer and heated up
the new seal and made it softer it actually worked well. Took some time but
worth it it looks great.

John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach

On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 3:14 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
> A very useful tool for managing the windows is available at Harbor Freight.
> It is a large handle with double suction cups. It apparently is used by
> glass installers to manage the panes of glass. I used one to help hold and
> maneuver my windows when I installed them. Made the job so much easier.
> The stock windows are held to the coach body with aluminum plates and sheet
> metal screws. They are located under the existing plastic trim around the
> windows. You may get osme resistance from the packing between the windows
> and the body of the coach.
> Reattach the windows loosely before tightening down the screws. Start at
> the top and then go down the sides evenly. Tighten the bottom screws last.
> Do not over-tighten the screws.
>
> Tom Phipps, sans GMC
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